What is the News? The government of India has launched the first pan-India toll-free helpline–14567–for senior citizens called the ‘Elder Line’. What is the Elder Line? Elder Line is the first pan-India toll-free helpline–14567–for senior citizens. It aims to provide free information and guidance on pension and legal issues, extend emotional support and intervene in… Continue reading Country’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens: Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567)
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PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched 35 different crop varieties with special traits. What are these Crop Varieties Launched? These Crop Varieties have been developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to address the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. Some of the crop varieties launched include a drought-tolerant… Continue reading PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits
Naga Cucumber from Nagaland gets GI tag
What is the News? Nagaland’s “sweet cucumber” was awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product under provisions of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. About Naga Cucumber Cucumber is one of the most important crops in the Northeast region. Nagaland ranks as the 5th in area and 3rd… Continue reading Naga Cucumber from Nagaland gets GI tag
National Action Plan for dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030
What is the news? The Union Health Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of Animal Husbandry has launched the “National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination from India by 2030“. What is Rabies? Rabies is a zoonotic, viral disease. People are usually infected with rabies following a deep bite or scratch… Continue reading National Action Plan for dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030
4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the closing session of the 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue. What is the Indo-US Health Dialogue? Indo-US Health Dialogue is being hosted by India. The dialogue aims to deliberate upon multiple ongoing collaborations in the health sector between the two countries. The… Continue reading 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
Govt aims to tap solar energy to power cold chain facilities
What is the News? India has planned to utilize solar power to offer uninterrupted power to cold-chain facilities for storing vaccines. Storage of Vaccines and the need for solar power There are over 29,000 cold chain storage facilities across India that are used to store both Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 vaccines. However, due to unreliable electricity… Continue reading Govt aims to tap solar energy to power cold chain facilities
Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War II
What is the News? According to a study by Oxford University, the Covid-19 pandemic reduced the life expectancy of men and women in 27 countries in 2020. What are the key findings of the Study? Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced life expectancy in 2020 by the largest amount since World War II. Secondly, Life… Continue reading Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War II
Ministry of Food Processing Industries in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, virtually launched the PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module
What is the News? The Ministry of Food Processing Industries in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises(PMF ME) Scheme Seed Capital Module. What is the PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module? The PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module has been launched on the… Continue reading Ministry of Food Processing Industries in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, virtually launched the PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module
NCW Launches Country-Wide Training & Capacity Building Program For Women In Dairy Farming
What is the News? The National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a countrywide training and capacity building programme for women in dairy farming. What is the objective of the programme? The programme aims to empower women and help them achieve financial independence by training them in the quality enhancement of dairy products. As part of… Continue reading NCW Launches Country-Wide Training & Capacity Building Program For Women In Dairy Farming
Jobs increased by 29% since 2013, says survey
What is the News? The Labour Bureau, which works under the Ministry of Labour, has released findings from the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey. About All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey(AQEES) AQEES has been taken up by the Labour Bureau to provide frequent (quarterly) updates about the employment and related variables of establishments, in both organised… Continue reading Jobs increased by 29% since 2013, says survey
